US Bridges

Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 676/0.67 to 1560 · Structure no. 000000000000834

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,991 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEarlysville Road
CrossesSouth Fork Rivanna River
Location0.05 FR 676/0.67 to 1560
RouteCounty Highway 743
Coordinates38.09275, -78.48936
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,411 (2022)
Projected traffic8,991 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 7,411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Earlysville Road over South Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.